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Amy McCarthy

Amy McCarthy is a Texas-based journalist. Follow her on twitter at @aemccarthy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Get to know the 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees

In March, three major Nashville figures — country duo Brooks & Dunn, label executive Jerry Bradley and singer-songwriter Ray Stevens — joined the ranks of the genre’s most legendary artists in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

2019 Country Hall of Fame inductees playlist

The Country Music Hall of Fame recently announced its 2019 class of inductees, and iconic '90s country duo Brooks & Dunn, former RCA Records head Jerry

The essential Willie Nelson playlist

Flip through the gallery for an essential playlist of Nelson's finest songs, from his cover of "Georgia On My Mind" to the quintessential "Whiskey River."

A timeline of Dolly Parton's philanthropy

She's long been a champion for causes that range from childhood literacy to environmental conservation, donated $1 million to help develop the COVID-19 vaccine, and received $100 million from billionaire Jeff Bezos to continue her charitable work in 2022. 

TV moments of 2018 we're going to have to explain to our grandkids

There's no denying it: 2018 was a totally wild year in pretty much all respects, and the world of television is definitely no exception. 

2019's 25 most-anticipated album releases

A new year will soon arrive, and 2019's going to bring a whole lot of good music along for the ride. Flip through the gallery below for a look at the year's most anticipated album releases, including long-awaited ones from Rihanna, Tool, Adele and more, along with a slew of new albums to get excited about, like those from Dua Lipa and Migos. 

20 country artists who sound like home (for the holidays)

As Christmas approaches, there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than listening to some of country music’s most festive holiday songs. Ranging

A definitive holiday playlist

With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to start buying gifts, trimming the tree and, most importantly, building your essential holiday playlist.

Country music's 10 biggest breakthrough artists of 2018

For country music fans, every year brings a ton of excellent new music to listen to, and 2018 was no exception. This year, a bumper crop of impressive new country music artists emerged, bringing a diverse slate of sounds and styles to the airwaves and digital streaming playlists for the genre's devoted fans.

From Cash to Carrie: All the hosts of the CMA Awards through the years

Since 1967, the Country Music Association Awards have brought the biggest stars in country music together for a night honoring the incredible accomplishments of artists, songwriters, musicians, producers, engineers and more.

Who are the biggest winners in CMA Awards history?

Flip through the slideshow to take a look back at the CMA Awards' most prolific winners throughout the years, ranging from country icons like George Strait and Johnny Cash to relative newcomers like Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton.

The most controversial moments CMA Awards history

From the time that Charlie Rich protested pop-country's influence on the genre by setting John Denver's nomination card on fire to Reba McEntire's infamous red dress, there have certainly been some eye-opening moments throughout the years on country music's biggest night. 

The most iconic CMA Awards performances

Flip through the slideshow to take a look back at some of the Awards' most iconic performances, including LeAnn Rimes' stunning CMA Awards debut, Alan Jackson's tear-jerking Sept. 11 tribute, and so much more.